Data Science and Bioinformatics Core for Biomedical Research at PUIs
Official title: Data Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics and Computational Core
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-11378680 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core funded by NIH helps researchers at primarily undergraduate institutions in Louisiana access data science, bioinformatics, and biostatistics tools and training to advance biomedical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $425,503 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103424-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378680 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, students, and clinicians affiliated with Louisiana PUIs who work on biomedical projects and could apply data science and bioinformatics in their studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not direct participants in this core; benefits are through enhanced research capacity and training.
What this research studies
This core gathers experts to support design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for biomedical studies at PUIs in Louisiana. It provides access to high-performance computing and collaborative resources, along with training programs in data science and bioinformatics. The goal is to democratize advanced computational capabilities and integrate them into teaching and research across campus sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit indirectly through improved biomedical research and training that accelerates discoveries and translational insights.
How similar studies have gone: Past collaborations and training programs in data science have shown improvements in research quality and collaboration across institutions.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taylor, Christopher Michael — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Taylor, Christopher Michael
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.